Masha Roldugina on Leukoformula

Uric Acid Crystals in Urine Sediment Microscopy

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:58:39 +0300

Uric acid crystals! 🙏 The image was kindly provided by clinical laboratory diagnostics physician Masha Roldugina, Moscow

Amyloid Bodies in Prostate Secretion: Microscopic View

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:46:23 +0300

🔬 Amyloid bodies in prostate secretion: their concentric layers resemble Saturn’s rings!🪐 These structures are often found with age and are generally not a cause for concern.

🙏 The images were kindly provided by clinical laboratory diagnostics physician Masha Roldugina, Moscow

Microscopic Diagnosis of Enterobiasis: Pinworm Eggs

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:16:05 +0300

🔍 Today, for the first time in 7 months, a pinworm egg was detected in a patient. In the field of view - an Enterobius vermicularis egg. Note the characteristic morphology: oval, slightly asymmetric shape and a smooth, colorless shell. 🥚How often do you encounter such guests? Or have they become a museum rarity?

Ciliated Epithelium in Rhinocytogram: Morphology

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:30:00 +0300

Little workers of a big cause! 💪 These cilia of the ciliated epithelium in the nose are our body’s first line of defense against infections and pollution. 🛡 They work around the clock so we can breathe freely! 😌

Fungal Mycelium in Nail Scraping Microscopy for Onychomycosis

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:01 +0300

Detection of fungal mycelium during microscopy of a native preparation of an affected nail plate 🍄🔬 🙏 The image was kindly provided by clinical laboratory diagnostics physician Masha Roldugina, Moscow

Microscopy in Demodicosis: Detecting the Demodex Mite

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:47:03 +0300

🌌 Exploring the cosmos… under a microscope! ✨ What do you see in this picture? A starship? 🛰 A space station? It’s just a Demodex mite in all its glory! 🔬 These microscopic “ships” traverse the expanses of our skin.

Echinococcus Scolex Morphology in Microscopic Examination

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0300

Parasitology. Continuing the topic of echinococcosis…

Life within life: Echinococcus releases scolices into the cyst environment. This is a moment of intense parasite reproduction, highlighting the seriousness of the disease. Remember preventive measures: hygiene, deworming of domestic animals, and thorough food preparation!

Helicobacter pylori Detection in Gastric Cytology

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:30:19 +0300

🔬 Gastric Cytology. The photo shows significant Helicobacter pylori colonization during cytological examination of gastric tissues.

🦠Friends, today let’s talk about a small but insidious inhabitant of the stomach – Helicobacter pylori!

Gonorrhea Diagnosis: Intracellular Diplococci in Smear

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:00:01 +0300

🌿 We continue our spring riddles! What do we see in the photo?👀 Not just to see, but to know precisely, To recognize among millions of others. And now, triumph – the enemy is boldly discovered, And the course of treatment will be skillfully prescribed.

Clue Cells and Leukocytes in Bacterial Vaginosis

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:01 +0300

Another portion of microscopic beauty✨

🔬 Vaginal smear: “Clue cells” + many leukocytes

Usually, in bacterial vaginosis, there are few leukocytes. But if there are many: ⚠ most likely, it’s not pure bacterial vaginosis, but a mixed infection — for example, with trichomonads, chlamydia, or fungi. Another reason: an incorrectly collected smear — if the sample is taken from the cervix or during menstruation, there may be more leukocytes.

Trichomonas Vaginalis in Smear Microscopy: Lab Diagnosis

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:12:06 +0300

🌿 Spring riddle Sometimes under the microscope The doctor sees organisms in a heap! The enemy is unpleasant, but not evil, if metronidazole is in the pharmacy!

🙏 The photo and lines of poetry were kindly provided by clinical laboratory diagnostics physician Masha Roldugina, Moscow

Uric Acid Crystals in Urine Sediment: Morphology

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0300

😻 Aesthetic pleasure from a chance finding during the examination of the 3rd urine portion (after prostate massage).

🙏 The images were kindly provided by clinical laboratory diagnostics physician Masha Roldugina, Moscow